About this title: This is the story of ten Mexican immigrant families and of how each goes about the business of surviving and learning to succeed in a new world. It describes how the parents prepare their children for a rapidly changing world so as to become competent adults.
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Description: Very Good. Trade paperback. Very good condition; edges, corners, and covers of book show minor wear. No underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings. In sealed plastic protection. 1996. Trade paperback. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780807735268ISBN:0807735264
Description: Good. May or may not contain CDs, Access Codes, or Online Registration Codes. May contain highlighting, underlining or written sidenotes. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780807735268ISBN:0807735264
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. *Excellent* Square, clean, and bright w/perfect binding. No marks! A little wear to the exterior. I'm a quick shipper. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Teachers College Pr
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780807735268ISBN:0807735264
Description: Good. Paperback. May include moderately worn cover, writing, markings or slight discoloration. May include moderately worn cover, writing, markings or slight discoloration. SKU: 24769528 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780807735268. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Teachers College Pr
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780807735268ISBN:0807735264
Description: This book presents a study of ten Mexican immigrant families, describing how such families go about the business of surviving and learning to succeed in a new world. Guadalupe Valdes examines what appears to be a disinterest in education by Mexican p... read more
"I read this book when I was preparing to become a teacher. I can honestly say this book had an impact on my life and my teaching. The author really was able to plainly explain the complex issues surrounding Hispanic students and their families in the American public school system. I am convinced that if more educators read this book and took it to heart that we would be better reaching that population of students. I also think this book gives an understanding on teaching immigrant children no matter where they came from. The thesis of the author is too look and try to understand the student and family's culture before teaching the students and communicating with their parents."
"I originally read this for my Educational Principles class and re-read it recently. Despite its focus on education, I think it explains a lot about the difficulties of immigrant integration, at least with this case study of recent Mexican immigrant families in Texas."
"I'm only giving 3 stars to both of the Mexican themed books that I read, because I'm not sure everyone would be interested in the subject. Both of the book I read gave first person accounts of the immigration picture. The book deals with the question of Mexican parents surrendering their family values and lifestyle in order for their children to improve in American schools. That's a very superficial review and anyone who is interested in learning more, teachers and school adminstrators would appreciate the discussion it initiates."
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